c1_4.qxd 8/15/04 12:37 PM Page 1 corr_ Front matter 04 8/24/04 10:19 PM Page 1 College of Art and Design College of Media and Communication College of Performing Arts Undergraduate and Graduate Course Catalog 2004 • 2005 320 South Broad Street Philadelphia, PA 19102 1•800•616•ARTS www.uarts.edu corr_ Front matter 04 8/24/04 10:19 PM Page 2 The arts have the power to transform society. They play an essen- Nondiscrimination Policy tial role in ensuring and enhancing the quality of life. The University The University of the Arts is committed to maintaining an envi- of the Arts is committed to inspiring, educating and preparing inno- ronment in which students, faculty, and staff may pursue academic, vative artists and creative leaders for the visual, performing, and artistic, and professional excellence. This environment can be media arts of the 21st century. secured only through mutual respect and unconstrained academic The University of the Arts is the nation’s only university devoted and professional interchange among faculty, staff, and students. exclusively to education and professional training in design, visual, Under the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational media, and performing arts. Located in the heart of Philadelphia, Amendments of 1972, other state and federal laws, and The The University of the Arts was founded in 1987 through the consoli- University of the Arts policy, the faculty, staff, and students of the dation of two century-old institutions: the Philadelphia College of University are entitled to participate in and obtain the benefits of Art and the Philadelphia College of Performing Arts. A third aca- University programs, activities, and employment without being dis- demic unit, the College of Media and Communication, was criminated against on the basis of their race, creed, color, ethnic established in 1996. Offering undergraduate and graduate degrees in background, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, or communication, crafts, dance, graphic design, industrial and sexual orientation. museum exhibition design, fine arts, illustration, media arts, multi- The University also strictly prohibits any form of retaliation or media, museum communication, music, theater, writing, and reprisal against anyone reporting allegations of harassment or dis- museum and arts education, the University prepares its students to crimination, or cooperating in an investigation of such a report. assume over 150 careers in traditional and emerging arts and related Such retaliation shall be considered a serious violation of the fields. University’s nondiscrimination policy and shall be punishable by discipline up to and including termination, regardless of whether the The University of the Arts charge of discrimination is substantiated. However, if an employee, 320 South Broad Street student, or faculty member is found to have intentionally lied about Philadelphia, PA 19102 a claim of discrimination, or brought a claim in bad faith, knowing that the allegation of discrimination is false, then that employee, stu- 215-717-6000 dent, or faculty member may be subject to discipline or expulsion. Examples of prohibited retaliation include: threatening reprisals 1-800-616-ARTS against the person who complained or cooperated in an investiga- tion; unfairly changing a person’s evaluations, assignments, grades, http://www.uarts.edu or working conditions; or otherwise continuing any harassment or discrimination against such person. CEEB code 2664 The University of the Arts gives equal consideration to all appli- cants for admission and financial aid, and conducts all educational Title IV code 003350 programs, activities, and employment practices without regard to race, color, gender, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, ethnic background, or disability. Direct inquiries to the Office of the Dean of Students/ADA Coordinator, The University of the Arts, 320 S. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102; 215-717-6618. This catalog was updated as of July 2004. The University of the Arts reserves the right to revise any information herein at its discre- tion and without prior notice. Trademarked names appear throughout this catalog. 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No. 2,677,865. 2 The University of the Arts Undergraduate and Graduate Course Catalog 2004/2005 corr_ Front matter 04 8/24/04 10:19 PM Page 3 The University of the Arts Contents 4 Academic Calendar 2004-2005 64 Graduate Programs Course Descriptions 66 Post-Baccalaureate Options The University of the Arts 68 Art Education 140 Art Education 71 Visual Arts 142 Art Therapy 7 Mission Statement 73 Book Arts/Printmaking 142 Communication 7History of The University of the Arts 75 Ceramics, Painting, or Sculpture 145 Crafts 7 Accreditation 77 Industrial Design 150 Dance 8 College of Art and Design 79 Museum Studies 154 Electronic Media 8 College of Media and Communication 80 Museum Communication 155 Fine Arts 8 College of Performing Arts 81 Museum Education 156 Master of Fine Arts in 8Degree Programs 82 Museum Exhibition Planning Ceramics, Painting, or Sculpture 9 University Libraries and Design 158 Foundation 10 Academic Policies and Procedures 83 Graduate Seminars 160 Graphic Design 17 Grading Policies 162 Graduate Seminars College of Media and 162 Liberal Arts Undergraduate Degree Communication 175 Industrial Design Requirements 178 Illustration 86 College of Media and Communication 180 Internships 21 Undergraduate Degree Requirements 87 Minors 181 Multimedia 23 Division of Liberal Arts 92 Communication 183 Museum Studies 94 Multimedia 186 Music 96 Writing for Film and Television 192 Music Education College of Art and Design 195 Media Arts 30 College of Art and Design College of Performing Arts 199 Printmaking/Book Arts 33 Undergraduate Programs 203 Painting/Drawing 34 Minors 98 College of Performing Arts 205 Sculpture 37 Foundation Program 99 Minors 207 Theater Arts 39 Crafts 104 The School of Dance 214 Writing for Film and Television 42 Fine Arts 108 Ballet 44 Printmaking/Book Arts 109 Jazz/Theater Dance General Information 46 Sculpture 110 Modern Dance 48 Graphic Design 111 Dance Education 218 Admission 50 Illustration 113 The School of Music 225 Tuition and Expenses 52 Industrial Design 119 Instrumental Performance 228 Financial Aid 54 Media Arts 120 Vocal Performance 238 Student Services 56 Photography 121 Composition 241 General Information 57 Film/Digital Video 127 The School of Music 242 Code of Conduct 58 Animation Graduate Programs 244 Student Code 60 Art Education 127 Master of Arts in Teaching Music 250 Academic Computing 62 Art Therapy 128 Master of Music in Jazz Studies 251 University Guidelines for 130 The School of Theater Arts Responsible Computing 135 Acting 252 Continuing Studies Programs 136 Applied Theater Arts 253 Administration 137 Musical Theater 254 Board of Trustees 138 Theater Design and Technology 255 Faculty Index 258 Index 264 Campus Map The University of the Arts Undergraduate and Graduate Course Catalog 2004/2005 3 corr_ Front matter 04 8/24/04 10:19 PM Page 4 Academic Calendar 2004-2005 SUMMER 2004 July September Sunday, July 4 Wednesday, September 1 May Independence Day - University Closed FALL 2004 SEMESTER CLASSES BEGIN Monday, May 3 Spring 2004 semester classes end Monday, July 5 Wednesday, September 1 through Wednesday, University closed for observance of September 15 Monday, May 3 and Tuesday, May 4 Independence Day Drop/Add Period/Late Registration Registration for Summer I & II Semesters Wednesday, July 7 Monday, September 6 Tuesday, May 4 thru Friday, May 7 Summer New Student English Placement test Labor Day – (University Closed) Liberal Arts Examinations Friday, July 9 Tuesday, September 7 Monday, May 10 thru Friday, May 14 Summer I semester grades due to Registrar by PIE Fall 2004 Session begins Studio critiques and juries 12 noon Foundation summer semester begins Friday, September 17 Monday, July 12 Deans and Directors submit Spring 2005 courses Friday, May 14 Summer World of Dance begins to Registrar SPRING 2004 SEMESTER ENDS Summer Pre-College Institute begins Final grades due to Registrar by 12 noon Monday, September 20 Documents for students graduating May 2004 Wednesday, July 15 Continuing Education Fall 2004 Session begins due to Registrar Graduation Petitions for August 2004 due to Registrar October Saturday, May 15 Saturday, October 2 Student Residences close at 12 noon August Saturday School & Saturday Arts Lab begin Friday, August 6 Monday, May 17 SUMMER II SEMESTER ENDS Wednesday, October 6 SUMMER I SEMESTER BEGINS Summer World of Dance ends Students & Faculty follow Monday schedule of Continuing Education Summer I Session begins Pre-College Summer Institute ends classes Thursday, May 20 Saturday, August 7 Friday, October 15 Awards Ceremony – (morning) Student Residences close at 5 p.m. Last day for removal of Spring 2004 incomplete Commencement Ceremony – (evening) “I” grades Monday, August 9 to Friday, August 13 Thursday, May 27 PIE Continuing Inspiration Session Monday, October 18 CPA/CMAC Academic Review Automatic conversion of “I” to “F” grade Thursday,